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    Soldiers gain fly time with the Raven [Image 4 of 6]

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    A military soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is preparing to hand-launch a small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an RQ-11 Raven or similar small UAS. The setting appears to be an arid desert environment, likely a forward operating base (FOB) indicated by the concrete barrier walls visible in the background. Two gray equipment duffel bags, likely containing UAV components or ground control equipment, are placed on the ground near the soldier's feet.

    HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

    02.22.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Laura Bonano 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Army Sgt. Matthew Hair from the 594th Transportation Company, holds the RQ-11 Raven in the air during function checks of the system. The Raven is used to video record the possible burying of IEDs and insurgent activity. Hair participated in a class to give soldiers more experience with the system.

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    Date Taken: 02.22.2012
    Date Posted: 02.27.2012 10:35
    Photo ID: 531784
    VIRIN: 120222-A-PS391-089
    Resolution: 2848x4288
    Size: 6.08 MB
    Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF
    Hometown: DORADO, PR
    Hometown: SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
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    Three U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered around a Panasonic Toughbook ruggedized laptop in what appears to be a forward operating base or outdoor military environment. One soldier on the right wears an ISAF patch and an Airborne tab, suggesting deployment in Afghanistan. The soldiers appear to be reviewing data or conducting operations on the military-grade computer.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered around a laptop computer mounted on what appears to be a military vehicle or equipment case in a sandy, arid outdoor environment. One soldier is operating the laptop while the others observe or assist. The setting appears to be a field training exercise or operational environment.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are setting up communications or electronic equipment in an arid desert environment. One soldier is adjusting a tripod-mounted antenna or sensor device with black and yellow hazard markings, while others handle associated equipment and cases. The ISAF patch visible on one soldier's shoulder suggests this was taken during operations in Afghanistan.
    A military soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is preparing to hand-launch a small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an RQ-11 Raven or similar small UAS. The setting appears to be an arid desert environment, likely a forward operating base (FOB) indicated by the concrete barrier walls visible in the background. Two gray equipment duffel bags, likely containing UAV components or ground control equipment, are placed on the ground near the soldier's feet.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is holding a fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) wing component in an arid, desert environment. The soldier's name tape reads 'LOPEZORTIZ' and patches indicate U.S. Army affiliation, ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), and 101st Airborne Division. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or staging area in a Middle Eastern or Central Asian desert region.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is hand-launching a small fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) into the air at what appears to be a forward operating base or military installation in an arid desert environment. The UAV, consistent with a RQ-11 Raven or similar small tactical drone, has just been released and is climbing upward. The surrounding terrain is flat, sandy, and barren with minimal infrastructure visible in the background.

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